Can you find the dimple?

So if you haven't noticed, I've gotten a bit lazy with this blog. I neglect it for awhile, take lots of pictures of Joella all at once, then can't decide which ones to post. So here's what you get! The animal crackers were to send to Daddy. We both used to eat them growing up, so it's a fun surprise for him when they show up in his boxes. Whoops, I might have just ruined the surprise since I don't think Matt's gotten his latest box yet. Oh well - he says the anticipation of knowing they're on the way is half the fun :)

Joella loves toting things like this around.

The next round shows what Joella looks like when she doesn't quite get her way... silly girl.

The next series is a typical day in the backyard. Can you find the little girl in all that coat? Can you find her dimple?

Ah, there

it is!!!

Can't believe it

I can't believe our little girl is one today. It seems like just a few months ago that Matt and I got to meet Joella for the first time. We sure did not know what we were getting! She's such a sweetie and FULL of personality.

Just in case you are a family/friend that doesn't know and/or check out Ashley's blog on a regular basis, you should definitely take some time to do just that today! She got some awesome shots of Joella. She wanted to make sure Matt got to see his little girl on her big day. Thanks so much, Ash!

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Sometimes Matt and I joke that we probably aren't making the ISU college of engineering very proud since we aren't technically using our degrees right now. If we don't make ISU proud, Joella will do her part in the shots below... Sorry if these all look the same to you. Joella's expressions make me laugh so I had a tough time picking out just a few to share.






Lately I've been wondering if Joella's going to be a little tomboy or a girlie girl. I think maybe both. She loves kicking (shhh. she's getting a soccer ball for her birthday from this cool company. http://fairtradesports.com/ ) and is really good at her mini basketball game she plays with Grandpa Jerry. On the other hand, she LOVES purses and seems really good at getting her mouth ready for Grandma Deb to put lipstick (a.k.a. the end of the closed chap stick container) on her. Joella is always toting my purse around and even has her own mini purse now. It's just big enough to fit an extra sock in it. Never know when you'll need an extra sock!

Update on Matt -- his internet has been spotty lately so don't be disheartened if you e-mail him and don't hear much back. He loves the e-mails, letters, packages, etc., so keep them coming! Maybe some day he'll be able to post more for you. He has been on a handful of missions now, and they sound pretty intense. He loves the flying but obviously doesn't love the reason the Medevac mission is needed... Sounds like he's staying busy and doing a great job flying.